AUDACIOUS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Audacious

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from Latin audax, audac- ‘bold’ (from audere ‘dare’) + -ious

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɔːˈdeɪʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Short Definition:

showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Examples:
  • a series of audacious takeovers
Definition:

showing an impudent lack of respect

Short Definition:

showing impudent lack of respect

Examples:
  • he made an audacious remark

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